Join Play Panda
Welcome to
Play Panda Social Club
Where Neurodivergent Children learn how to make friends
and have lots of fun along the way.​
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At Play Panda Social Club, we understand how overwhelming relationship building with peers can feel for neurodivergent children - that's why we want to make that experience safe and fun, so no child feels socially isolated.
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We provide 3-hour sessions every Sunday 100% NDIS Funded, to support your child in making meaningful relationships with like - minded peers and develop practical skills during play.
Our Team Includes:
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SLP-Autism Teachers- Running the social skills programs and play facilitation activities.
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Occupational Therapists- Doing small group rotations of fun and practical activities throughout the session.
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Support Staff- Providing support to any participants needing additional support during sessions.
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We understand it can be scary for any child to join a new group of peers, so we structure our sessions to be low-demand and in safe environment so your child has the confidence to practice social interactions and develop positive communications strategies.
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Location: 'The Hub' - 85 Old Perth Road, Bassendean
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Both Groups run - 10am-1pm Every Sunday​
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Activities: Collaborative group Play, OT- Fine motor skills games, Nintendo switch Team-based gaming, Arts & crafts, Minecraft Team Challenges, movement-based games. Plus much more.
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Billing: Dependant on your Child's needs we charge a maximum of $64.66 per hour with no reporting/documenting charges. Rates can be discussed and adjusted based on NDIS plan requirements.
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We can accomodate for both Capacity building and Core funding. *No lock-in Billing*
We bill in accordance with the 'NDIS Price Arrangement' and divide the set price for staff between participants.
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To enrol your child in a session, Fill-out the intake form below
and contact Dominic Collier on 0409 699 495 or email PlayPandaSocialClub@gmail.com
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Location:
85 Old Perth Road, Bassendean
Directly above 8Napkins, Bassendean.
This Area is quiet during Sunday and the venue is secure under key access.
Bahjo Hussien - Occupational Therapist
Bahjo is a registered Occupational Therapist working in the paediatric space, supporting children with ASD and ADHD. She has three years of experience in the NDIS sector, specialising in therapies that promote independence by improving daily living skills, emotional regulation, and social skills.
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Kevin Curkowski - Support Staff
Kevin is a qualified teacher currently working as a Physical Education Specialist in a primary school. He has completed multiple autism and physical disability related professional learning programs, driven by his passion for creating fun games and activities that are inclusive, practical, and accessible for all students, regardless of their individual needs.
Jayne Dawson - Support Staff
Steven is a qualified Special Needs Education Assistant (Level 3.3) with over five years experience in schools, currently working in an SLP-Autism Program with year groups 4-6. Steven supports 1-2 students within the entire group to help them participate in the activities or offer individual support whenever needed. Steven is a highly skilled SNEA and does an amazing job at building trust and a sense of comfort to participants.
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Steven Noble - Support Staff
Jayne has over 25 years of experience working in a variety of support and leadership roles in many school settings. Jayne's role at Play Panda Social Club is to support any participants who need that little bit of extra guidance when joining-in and participating with others. Jayne has a passion for working with our younger students and has done great work in building relationships with new participants.
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Meet our Team
Dominic Collier -
Program manager & Lead Facilitator
Dominic is a qualified Teacher, currently working in an SLP – Autism program with students from Years 1 to 3. He began his journey as an SLP & Ed Support educator five years ago at a High school SLP-Autism Program and has since supported neurodivergent students in both primary and secondary settings.​
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Jacqui Truong - Support Staff
Jacqui is a qualified Special Needs Education Assistant with experience working in schools and SLP-Autism Programs with year groups 1-3. Jacqui was approached to join the program based on her calm nature and natural ability to bring ASD children together in play and promote teamwork during activities.
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Testimonies
​​​Debra MacDonald -
SLP - Autism Program Coordinator
​​“As the SLP-Program Coordinator at Ocean Reef Senior, I worked with Dominic during his time as an educator in our program. He had a strong understanding of how to connect with our students with ASD and consistently showed a genuine passion for supporting their well-being and peer relationships."
Get in touch
We hope to see you and your child
at our next session
Email: PlayPandaSocialClub@gmail.com
Phone NO: 0409 699 495